I have never written a review for IMDb, but I was so mystified by the positive ratings on this film, I felt compelled to give my opinion.
First I will admit I am a US citizen from the Midwest. As such, it is possible I just don't get this film based upon my cultural biases. I have been a member of our local "foreign film series" since 1999, so I have plenty of experience with non-US films.
Kaili Blues bored me to death. First are the inexplicable behaviors of the main characters and their motivation (see above as to my admission of cultural ignorance). I couldn't understand anything they chose to do. On top of that was an almost non-existent story – characters just seemed to go from place to place with no reason. In one case, literally so – a young girl just walks a large circle. Finally, a lack of any urgency of the characters left me cold.
I will admit to one clever moment at the end that MAY have explained the film, but it came too little, too late.
Six people got up and left the theater. I wish I had.
First I will admit I am a US citizen from the Midwest. As such, it is possible I just don't get this film based upon my cultural biases. I have been a member of our local "foreign film series" since 1999, so I have plenty of experience with non-US films.
Kaili Blues bored me to death. First are the inexplicable behaviors of the main characters and their motivation (see above as to my admission of cultural ignorance). I couldn't understand anything they chose to do. On top of that was an almost non-existent story – characters just seemed to go from place to place with no reason. In one case, literally so – a young girl just walks a large circle. Finally, a lack of any urgency of the characters left me cold.
I will admit to one clever moment at the end that MAY have explained the film, but it came too little, too late.
Six people got up and left the theater. I wish I had.